How far is Afton, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Laramie.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
135 m · 25 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on US Highway 89
30.9 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89
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Turn left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 30
98 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 30
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
1745 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Laramie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow leaving Afton and Mostly Sunny near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Afton to Laramie?
The road trip is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.5 miles from Afton and 195.4 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.41 one way or $106.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Afton and Mostly Sunny near Laramie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 290.96 mi (468.26 km).
#1 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.7249300, -110.9318700 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laramie
City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,661 |
| Coordinates | 41.3113700, -105.5911000 |
| Altitude | 2184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $53.41 | $106.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.41 | $124.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.25 | $148.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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